Friendship Circle of Virginia

ASCV and Beyond Boundaries Event- Teen Adventure Club
2025-04-14 17:30 - 2025-05-19 18:30 (America/New_York) | Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
Autistic teens are invited to join the ASCV and Beyond Boundaries for Teen Adventure Club! In this six-week series, teens will connect with the outdoors, exploring topics such as hiking, conservation and leave no trace, fishing, camping, shelter-building, rock climbing, and more! No prior experience necessary, just an interest in exploring the outdoors!

AGES
Teens, enrolled in Middle School and High School

DATES:
6-week series

Monday, April 14
Monday, April 21
Monday, April 28
Monday, May 5
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19

TIME
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

LOCATION
Our home base will be Bryan Park, Shelter 1 (4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond VA, 23227), but based on the activity and/or weather, some weeks we may meet at a different location (example includes Peak Experiences downtown location for Rock Climbing). Any changes will be communicated in a timely manner via email.

Eligible for ASCV Program Scholarship. Please find more information and the scholarship application here: https://forms.gle/y4fhPohXTs7MHHNj9

ASCV Event-Preschool Music and Development Series with Little Miss Sunshine Music Studio
2025-04-15 16:00 - 2025-05-06 16:45 | Deep Run High School, 4801 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059
Join the ASCV and Little Sunshine Music Studio for a Preschool Music and Development Series!

These 45-minute Kindermusik classes combine music and movement, offering a multi-sensory learning experience. The activities are designed to enhance everything from physical development to social-emotional skills. Classes are designed to help children of all abilities and inclusiveness. We can’t wait to help your child grow and learn!

We are looking for little ones from all ages and stages. A diagnosis is not required to participate and all are encouraged to attend, birth to 5 years of age!

Please note this is a caregiver-supported program. Caregivers will stay with their loved one during the program and support their participation.

AGES
Birth to 5

DATES
4-week series:

Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday, April 22
Tuesday, April 29
Tuesday, May 6

ASCV and Bridge 9 Theater Event: Improv Workshop (Ages 16+)
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229
Join the ASCV and Bridge 9 Theater as we explore the world of improv! Through a variety of fun exercises and games, participants will learn about the art of improvisation. This workshop will focus on ensemble and teambuilding to help with the exploration of different relationships and social cues. We build the fun and comedy all without a script in hand! This is a chance to stretch the brain and grow flexibility in a relaxed environment.
About Bridge 9 Theater: At Bridge 9 Theater we are dedicated to connecting communities through laughter, by providing inclusive and accessible improv education, training, and entertainment. All programs are designed for anyone to feel welcome to laugh, learn, and engage no matter their backgrounds or abilities. Building a space for people to come as they are, be themselves, and share joy is so needed in the world and improv has this unique ability to bring things together.

VDSA Event- School Inclusion Support
2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for the monthly school-inclusion focused VDSA caregiver support group on Zoom. This group is peer-led by parents of school-aged children with Down syndrome. Come ask your questions and share your knowledge and experience with others on a similar journey!
